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What’s New for ’07

Based on the front-drive Dodge Caliber platform, it is one of two all-new Jeep-branded cross/utility vehicles.

Although it shares its 103.7-in. (2,634-mm) wheelbase chassis with the Compass, unlike the Compass, Patriot offers off-road variants.

The base price of the entry-level model is the lowest of any Jeep vehicle.

It is powered by a 2.4L I-4 engine developed jointly by Chrysler Group, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. and made in Dundee, MI.

Three drive variants are available: front-drive, with “Freedom I” all-wheel drive that includes lock mode for extreme on-road conditions or with the “Freedom II” system that includes lock mode and a low range for the transfer case that bring with it Jeep’s “Trail Rated” off-road-capability.

The exterior has been designed with traditional Jeep styling cues with an overall appearance similar to that of the Liberty SUV.

Curtain side airbags and driver-controlled 3-mode stability control with electronic roll mitigation are standard safety features.

Stain- and odor-resistant anti-static upholstery is standard in all models.

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